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Board adopts FM local policy equating extracurricular absences with UIL absences
Summary
The board considered and approved a local policy revision that treats absences for non‑UIL extracurricular activities the same as UIL activity absences, reflecting language from the recent legislative session.
A district presenter introduced a new local policy, identified in the agenda as the FM local policy on extracurricular activity absences, and read the policy language: “The district shall make no distinction between absences for UIL activities and absences for other extracurricular activities approved by the board. The district shall not limit ineligible students' absences related to participation in extracurricular activities.” The presenter said the wording stems from the recent legislative session.
Board action: A board member moved to approve the FM local policy as presented; the motion was seconded. The meeting record in the transcript shows the board voting in favor with “Aye” and the chair announcing the motion passed.
Why it matters: The policy change makes attendance rules for non‑UIL extracurricular activities consistent with UIL activity absences as described in the presented language. The transcript attributes the policy language to the presenter and notes the board vote to adopt the policy at the meeting.
Discussion versus decision: The item was presented as an action item and the transcript records a motion, a second and a voice vote in favor; no amendments or recorded dissent appear in the provided excerpt.
